As you read chapter 1 "The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum", think about your own experiences with social studies as an elementary student and what you have seen out in your practicum classrooms.

After reading chapter 1 "The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum" in our text, you are to:

1. Complete the Chapter 1 Study Guide below and email to Mrs. Engle by Monday, Jan. 28 (3:00 p.m.)




2. Participate in a discussion with the members in your group. Below you will find the Discussion Area and the Discussion Groups.

Your response to the question is due by Friday, Jan. 25 (3:00 p.m.), and your comments to your group members are due by Monday, Jan. 28 (3:00 p.m.)

Question for Discussion Group:

How important is social studies to you? How do you rank the importance of social studies in the elementary curriculum? Look at the following list of traditional subjects taught in elementary school:

Health/Physical Education (PE)

Mathematics

Reading/Language Arts

Science

Social Studies

Now rank these subjects 1 through 5, in order of importance to you. Share your list in the discussion post below. Include your reasons and what influenced your response.

Discussion Groups:

Group A

Nicki

Abby

Aimee

Natalie

Group B

Erin

Melanie

Whitney

Group C

Karina

Kayla

Cheyann

Group D

Stephanie

Emily

Jayna


Subject Author Replies Views Last Message
Group A Chapter 1 Discussion englet englet 10 49 Jan 28, 2013 by abigail.hickman18 abigail.hickman18
Group D Chapter 1 Discussion englet englet 6 44 Jan 28, 2013 by Stephanie.Hauge7 Stephanie.Hauge7
Group C Chapter 1 Discussion englet englet 6 58 Jan 28, 2013 by KaylaHo KaylaHo
Group B Chapter 1 Discussion englet englet 9 35 Jan 28, 2013 by franke5 franke5